The Dominican-Canadian neighborhood mourns the lack of a beloved matriarch, Theresa Cuffy (nee Paul), affectionately often known as “Granny,” who handed away peacefully on September 19, 2024; she was 100. Her passing marks the tip of a protracted life characterised by love, kindness, and devotion to her household and neighborhood.
Theresa Cuffy was born on Might 11, 1924, in Grand Fond, Dominica, to oldsters Lilin Anselmn-Paul and Joseph Paul. She was the eldest of three daughters, rising up in a close-knit household. In 1980, she migrated to Canada, the place she spent the final 43 years of her life, changing into a cherished determine inside the Dominican diaspora.
A mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, and second-great-grandmother, Theresa Cuffy’s legacy extends throughout generations. She was predeceased by two of her youngsters, Rudy Martin and Solange Cuffy, however is survived by her daughters Francisca Cuffy and Eugenia Cuffy Ali, each residing in Canada, and her son Clifford Cuffy (alongside together with his partner Doreen), who reside in St. Croix. Along with her 5 youngsters, Theresa leaves behind 21 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 19 second-great-grandchildren, together with quite a few nieces, nephews, prolonged members of the family, and buddies. Her solely dwelling sibling, Iona Paul Virin, resides in Guadeloupe.
“Granny” Theresa was recognized for her heat, generosity, and infectious spirit. Her shiny smile and open arms welcomed everybody into her life, leaving an enduring impression on all who knew her. Whether or not by her free hugs, her humor, or her unwavering humility, Theresa embodied a selfless love that touched numerous lives. She shall be remembered as a girl who gave abundantly of herself, providing kindness and affection to all who crossed her path.
A visitation and viewing had been held on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, on the Newediuk Funeral Residence in Etobicoke. Her funeral service befell on, Wednesday, October 2nd, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, additionally in Etobicoke. Following the service, Theresa was laid to relaxation on the Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
